The Medical Degree English Program has been founded under the 4692/2020 Greek Law and it has been accredited by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. One of the program’s primary goals is to attract the very best, whether they be prospective international students or internationally renowned professors.

Our current standing is reflected in various international University ranking classifications. According to the latter, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is not only ranked 1st among Greek Universities by various world rankings but is also ranked among the top100 in the world in several subject domains. For example, recently, our University has been ranked 46th in Infectious Diseases, 91st in Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, 98th in Immunology, etc by the «US News – Best Global University Rankings». In addition the Times Higher Education ranking system has ranked the NKUA as 9th in the world regarding Gender Equality,  27th in Quality of Education and 69th regarding Reducing Inequalities.

“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love for humanity.”

-- Hippocrates --